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How to get fromLiverpool to Rothesayby train, ferry, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Rothesay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    6h 1m
    £35–159

  2. Bus, ferry via Manchester

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    9h 46m
    £29–81

  3. Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    2. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 24m
    £72–217

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Wemyss Bay Stationbus bus 906 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm3
    10h 54m
    £29–75

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h
    £72–184

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 53m
    £52–170

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wemyss Baytrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal to Rothesay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 17m
    £70–204

Liverpool to Rothesay by train and ferry

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Rothesay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Liverpool to Rothesay. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Wemyss Bay, walk to Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Rothesay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Rothesay Ferry Terminal via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, Wemyss Bay Station, and Wemyss Bay Ferry Terminal in around 9h 46m.

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